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Potter & Potter Auctions Rawlins Magic Collection II Sale on June 29
CHICAGO, IL – Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce their Rawlins Blackstone's Oriental Nights poster from 1925 is estimated at $2,000-3,000. Its fre-
Magic Collection II Auction to be held on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 starting at netic imagery features a boy climbing a rope suspended in mid-air, a floating camel,
10 a.m. at the company's gallery, located at 3759 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, and Blackstone being burned at a stake as imps prod his feet with pitchforks. And
IL. Jim Rawlins was a devoted student of magic and its history who spent nearly lot #301, a circa 1915 poster spotlighting The Great Jansen, America’s Greatest
three decades building his impressive, important, and diverse collection. All items Transformist, is estimated at $2,000-3,000. This half sheet, 28 ¼ x 21” color lith -
will be on display and available for public preview on Thursday, June 27th and ograph depicts Jansen’s performance of the modern cabinet illusion.
Friday, June 28th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Potter & Potter facility. Potter & Potter enjoys a worldwide reputation for consistently offering the rarest
Early to mid-20th century magic apparatus are headliners in this sale, and a and most desirable magic themed books, and this sale is no exception. Lot #334, a
represent many of the top lots on offer. Things are looking up with lot #55, a circa first edition, signed presentation copy of
1905 Crystal Coin Ladder made by Martinka & Co. of New York. This rare trick Houdini's A Magician Among the Spirits is
has coins produced by magic dropping down a glass and metal ladder on command, estimated at $2,000-$3,000. This volume was
falling into a hat at the bottom of the lowest frame. This handsome illusion is published by Harper & Bros., New
decorated with cast eagles and is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Lot #6, Edgar York/London in 1924. It is inscribed “With
Bergen’s circa 1939 Flowering Rose Bush, made by Petrie and Lewis of New compliments of Houdini/and best wishes" and
Haven, CT, is estimated at $5,000-$7,000. This illusion features a barren green includes the bookplate and notation of the
plant which slowly and elegantly blooms, bearing real flowers which can be cut and recipient, Rossiter Johnson (1840-1931), an
handed out to the audience. This lot, owned and used by the most famous ventril- American writer and editor of dictionaries, his-
oquist of all time, includes its original wooden packing case bearing his address label tories, and anthologies. Lot #341, Harry
and name lettered on the lid in black paint. Kellar's Aids in Arithmetical Calculations, and
The automatons and ventriloquism-related props offered are certain to be the Professional Tours Around the World from
talk of the town. Lot #53, a circa 1900 clown magician musical automaton made 1885 is estimated at $1,500-$2,000.
in Paris by Leopold Lambert is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. This rarity has the Interestingly, the last seven pages of this book
magician, nodding his head and sticking out his tongue, waving his wand and record Kellar’s world tour dates and locations,
conjuring a dove, three baubles, a rabbit, and a die on his table. Lot #54, a contem- concluding with his run of performances at
porary musical magician decapitation trick automaton made by Zdenka of Philadelphia’s Egyptian Hall.
Germany is estimated at $2,000-$3,000. A female magician standing in a cabinet This auction's selections of autographs and Lot 294 S Carmelli, Professor
beside a vine of roses waves a fan in front of herself. Her head vanishes and reappears important ephemera reads like a who's who of (Auguste Coene). Musée Grevin.
Magie Noire
in a black die, but a moment later is restored to its original position, as music plays popular 20th century performers. Two
and the crescent moon rotates atop the vine. This work- Houdini lots take center stage here. The first, lot #396, is a signed invitation to
ing marvel is from the collection of Dr. Robert Albo and Houdini’s underwater “Buried Alive” test at the Hotel Shelton swimming pool on
includes its CIRCA O.A. and warranty paperwork. August 5, 1926. This invitation is addressed to the Baltimore Evening Sun newspa-
Elaborate and eye-catching stage-worn costumes by per and offered the opportunity to witness the escape artist “remain submerged one
some of the 20th century's most famous magicians are hour in an airtight metal coffin.” Admission to this event was by invitation only, and
well represented in this auction. Lot #119, Doug the guest list included primarily journalists, medical personnel, assistants, and
Henning's Water Fountain Levitation jumpsuit, is esti- friends of the magician. The second, lot #397, is a signed Houdini Picture
mated at $1,500-$2,500. This bright blue, full-body Corporation stock certificate dated January 11, 1922. Houdini starred in five silent
jumpsuit from the 1980s was made by Zazz Designs of films between 1918 and 1923. After appearing in the first three, the magician
Hollywood. Lot #100, a 19th century silk robe owned founded his own motion picture company, and went on to produce and star in two
and worn by magician Fu Manchu is estimated at $700- more. These extraordinary Houdini lots are estimated at $2,000-$3,000 each.
$900. It is decorated with a multi-color butterfly and This sale rounds out with museum-quality offerings of magic-themed decorative
floral motif on a pink ground. This lot includes a arts and robust selections of magicana that defy conventional categories. Lot #286,
modern print of a vintage photo depicting the magician a large, fine porcelain cups and balls conjuring sculpture by Toni Moretto (Italian,
wearing in the robe, smiling as he performs a card trick. 1929-2011) is estimated at $1,500-$2,500. Lot #443, an Orson Welles Honorary
Posters promoting jaw-dropping illusions from times Magicians Dinner napkin from 1942, is signed by 24 noted performers of the era
long past offer collectors a front row seat to some of the and is projected to change hands in the $2,000-$3,000 range.
greatest moments in magic history. Lot #294, a framed Potter & Potter, founded in 2007, is a Chicago area auction house specializing in
1887 poster advertising Professor Carmelli’s magic show paper Americana, vintage advertising, rare books, playing cards, gambling memorabilia,
Lot 100 Silk Chinese Robe at the Parisian wax museum is estimated at $2,500- posters, fine prints, vintage toys, and magicana - antiques and collectibles related to magic
Owned and Worn by $3,500. It was printed by Chaix in Paris and designed by and magicians. Bids for these offerings can be made in person at the sale, placed directly
Fu Manchu Jules Chéret (French, 1836-1932). Lot #291, Harry on the company's website, or by phone by arrangement. Visit potterauctions.com.
One Day 76 th
ONLY!
PAPERMANIA PLUS
ANTIQUE PAPER SHOW
PLUS ADVERTISING & PHOTOGRAPHY
AT THE XL CENTER IN HARTFORD, CONN.
August 24, 2019
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Prints • Books • Postcards • Autographs
• Posters • Maps • Trade Cards • Baseball Cards
• Magazines • Documents • Comics • Movie Memorabilia
• Advertising • Daguerreotypes • Political • Games & Puzzles
• Sheet Music • Photography • Cameras • Sports Memorabilia
ADMISSION $9.00 – WITH AD $8
National Association of Consumer Shows
Management of HILLCREST PROMOTIONS XL Center EXIT OFF I-84
P.O. Box 290152, Wethersfield, CT 06109-0152 EXIT 32-B OFF I-91
Gary (860) 280-8339 (860) 529-2234 Winter Show:
www.PAPERMANIAPLUS.com January 11-12, 2020
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CHICAGO, IL – Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce their Rawlins Blackstone's Oriental Nights poster from 1925 is estimated at $2,000-3,000. Its fre-
Magic Collection II Auction to be held on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 starting at netic imagery features a boy climbing a rope suspended in mid-air, a floating camel,
10 a.m. at the company's gallery, located at 3759 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, and Blackstone being burned at a stake as imps prod his feet with pitchforks. And
IL. Jim Rawlins was a devoted student of magic and its history who spent nearly lot #301, a circa 1915 poster spotlighting The Great Jansen, America’s Greatest
three decades building his impressive, important, and diverse collection. All items Transformist, is estimated at $2,000-3,000. This half sheet, 28 ¼ x 21” color lith -
will be on display and available for public preview on Thursday, June 27th and ograph depicts Jansen’s performance of the modern cabinet illusion.
Friday, June 28th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Potter & Potter facility. Potter & Potter enjoys a worldwide reputation for consistently offering the rarest
Early to mid-20th century magic apparatus are headliners in this sale, and a and most desirable magic themed books, and this sale is no exception. Lot #334, a
represent many of the top lots on offer. Things are looking up with lot #55, a circa first edition, signed presentation copy of
1905 Crystal Coin Ladder made by Martinka & Co. of New York. This rare trick Houdini's A Magician Among the Spirits is
has coins produced by magic dropping down a glass and metal ladder on command, estimated at $2,000-$3,000. This volume was
falling into a hat at the bottom of the lowest frame. This handsome illusion is published by Harper & Bros., New
decorated with cast eagles and is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Lot #6, Edgar York/London in 1924. It is inscribed “With
Bergen’s circa 1939 Flowering Rose Bush, made by Petrie and Lewis of New compliments of Houdini/and best wishes" and
Haven, CT, is estimated at $5,000-$7,000. This illusion features a barren green includes the bookplate and notation of the
plant which slowly and elegantly blooms, bearing real flowers which can be cut and recipient, Rossiter Johnson (1840-1931), an
handed out to the audience. This lot, owned and used by the most famous ventril- American writer and editor of dictionaries, his-
oquist of all time, includes its original wooden packing case bearing his address label tories, and anthologies. Lot #341, Harry
and name lettered on the lid in black paint. Kellar's Aids in Arithmetical Calculations, and
The automatons and ventriloquism-related props offered are certain to be the Professional Tours Around the World from
talk of the town. Lot #53, a circa 1900 clown magician musical automaton made 1885 is estimated at $1,500-$2,000.
in Paris by Leopold Lambert is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. This rarity has the Interestingly, the last seven pages of this book
magician, nodding his head and sticking out his tongue, waving his wand and record Kellar’s world tour dates and locations,
conjuring a dove, three baubles, a rabbit, and a die on his table. Lot #54, a contem- concluding with his run of performances at
porary musical magician decapitation trick automaton made by Zdenka of Philadelphia’s Egyptian Hall.
Germany is estimated at $2,000-$3,000. A female magician standing in a cabinet This auction's selections of autographs and Lot 294 S Carmelli, Professor
beside a vine of roses waves a fan in front of herself. Her head vanishes and reappears important ephemera reads like a who's who of (Auguste Coene). Musée Grevin.
Magie Noire
in a black die, but a moment later is restored to its original position, as music plays popular 20th century performers. Two
and the crescent moon rotates atop the vine. This work- Houdini lots take center stage here. The first, lot #396, is a signed invitation to
ing marvel is from the collection of Dr. Robert Albo and Houdini’s underwater “Buried Alive” test at the Hotel Shelton swimming pool on
includes its CIRCA O.A. and warranty paperwork. August 5, 1926. This invitation is addressed to the Baltimore Evening Sun newspa-
Elaborate and eye-catching stage-worn costumes by per and offered the opportunity to witness the escape artist “remain submerged one
some of the 20th century's most famous magicians are hour in an airtight metal coffin.” Admission to this event was by invitation only, and
well represented in this auction. Lot #119, Doug the guest list included primarily journalists, medical personnel, assistants, and
Henning's Water Fountain Levitation jumpsuit, is esti- friends of the magician. The second, lot #397, is a signed Houdini Picture
mated at $1,500-$2,500. This bright blue, full-body Corporation stock certificate dated January 11, 1922. Houdini starred in five silent
jumpsuit from the 1980s was made by Zazz Designs of films between 1918 and 1923. After appearing in the first three, the magician
Hollywood. Lot #100, a 19th century silk robe owned founded his own motion picture company, and went on to produce and star in two
and worn by magician Fu Manchu is estimated at $700- more. These extraordinary Houdini lots are estimated at $2,000-$3,000 each.
$900. It is decorated with a multi-color butterfly and This sale rounds out with museum-quality offerings of magic-themed decorative
floral motif on a pink ground. This lot includes a arts and robust selections of magicana that defy conventional categories. Lot #286,
modern print of a vintage photo depicting the magician a large, fine porcelain cups and balls conjuring sculpture by Toni Moretto (Italian,
wearing in the robe, smiling as he performs a card trick. 1929-2011) is estimated at $1,500-$2,500. Lot #443, an Orson Welles Honorary
Posters promoting jaw-dropping illusions from times Magicians Dinner napkin from 1942, is signed by 24 noted performers of the era
long past offer collectors a front row seat to some of the and is projected to change hands in the $2,000-$3,000 range.
greatest moments in magic history. Lot #294, a framed Potter & Potter, founded in 2007, is a Chicago area auction house specializing in
1887 poster advertising Professor Carmelli’s magic show paper Americana, vintage advertising, rare books, playing cards, gambling memorabilia,
Lot 100 Silk Chinese Robe at the Parisian wax museum is estimated at $2,500- posters, fine prints, vintage toys, and magicana - antiques and collectibles related to magic
Owned and Worn by $3,500. It was printed by Chaix in Paris and designed by and magicians. Bids for these offerings can be made in person at the sale, placed directly
Fu Manchu Jules Chéret (French, 1836-1932). Lot #291, Harry on the company's website, or by phone by arrangement. Visit potterauctions.com.
One Day 76 th
ONLY!
PAPERMANIA PLUS
ANTIQUE PAPER SHOW
PLUS ADVERTISING & PHOTOGRAPHY
AT THE XL CENTER IN HARTFORD, CONN.
August 24, 2019
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Prints • Books • Postcards • Autographs
• Posters • Maps • Trade Cards • Baseball Cards
• Magazines • Documents • Comics • Movie Memorabilia
• Advertising • Daguerreotypes • Political • Games & Puzzles
• Sheet Music • Photography • Cameras • Sports Memorabilia
ADMISSION $9.00 – WITH AD $8
National Association of Consumer Shows
Management of HILLCREST PROMOTIONS XL Center EXIT OFF I-84
P.O. Box 290152, Wethersfield, CT 06109-0152 EXIT 32-B OFF I-91
Gary (860) 280-8339 (860) 529-2234 Winter Show:
www.PAPERMANIAPLUS.com January 11-12, 2020
July 2019
17
